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Vegan finds in Saitama & Kawasaki, Japan
In September (late summer) of 2019 I visited my friends and went to a vegan festival in Tokyo. Weather was great, the daily average temperature was 25C (ideal for Singaporeans). My first stop was Omiya, the commercial centre of Saitama Prefecture that’s located north of Tokyo. Usually tourists just flock to Tokyo and give Saitama…
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Malaysian Vegan Festival @ Publika, Kuala Lumpur + Vegan finds in Johor Bahru
Happy 2020 friends! Last year I couldn’t update as much as I wanted, as there were so much going on in my personal and professional life. Now things have stabilised (at work) and quietened down (personal life), I finally have the time to share about my travels. I hope these will be helpful for fellow…
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Tempeh Rendang (Low FODMAP, gluten-free)
Rendang has been in the news quite a bit. While Malay food lovers worldwide were going “Alamak!” over this, it made me crave for some spicy, coconut-y protein goodness! Since April is IBS Awareness Month, I decided to make a low FODMAP version of this local favourite. FODMAP stands for: –Fermentable i.e. Foods that are…
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Slow Cooked Soy Sauce Beans & Nuts
Oil-free, tasty, full of spice and umami. This easy and protein-rich recipe is a food prep staple. It’s easy to make and keeps well in the fridge. If you have problems digesting beans, don’t worry – read on for our nutritionist’s advice. This recipe was inspired by my mother’s signature slow-cooked tofu. Firm tofu pieces…
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Tom Yum Spaghetti with Pan-Fried Tofu
A Christmas dinner idea that just walked into my mind when I was clearing out opened coconut milk one Friday. This straightforward East & West fusion recipe is hearty, tangy and spicy, topped with silky pan-fried tofu, a balanced main course idea for your Christmas dinner. You can get packs of tom yum set spices…